Workshop Highlights:

• "Technology: The lifeblood of U.S. health care and specialty distribution," Anthony Montagnolo, ECRI.
• "Small manufacturer’s perspective on the environment for emerging technologies," John Navis, Medigroup.
• "Premier Inc.’s approach to technology assessment," David Natale, Premier Inc.
• "University HealthSystem Consortium and new-technology issues," Karl Matuszewski, University HealthSystem Consortium.
• "How can we further the discussion of technology in health care?" Small group breakouts.
• "How can we demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of the new technologies we carry?" Small group breakouts.
• "Sales force automation," Paul Selden, Sales Automation Association.
• "Telemarketing to increase sales," Paul Roasberry, Roasberry & Associates.
• "The Internet: Sales tool, communications vehicle or really neat toy?" George Homme, Electronic Solutions Inc.